Experimental studies of seismic resistance of frame-sheathing partitions with a frame made of cold-formed galvanized steel profiles

DOI: 10.37153/2618-9283-2025-1-28-43

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Rubric:     Theoretical and experimental studies   
Key words: cyclic loading, gypsum board partitions, light gage steel, non-structural elements, partitions, seismic resistance
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Introduction. The analysis of foreign studies of seismic resistance of frame-sheathing partitions with a frame made of cold-formed galvanized steel sections with a frame made of cold-formed galvanized steel sections and sheathing panels made of gypsum-based sheet materials is performed. The relevance of the study is shown and the problems of standardization limiting the widespread use of frame-sheathing partitions in seismically hazardous areas are identified. This article is the first in a series of articles devoted to the study of seismic resistance of frame-sheathing partitions with a frame made of cold-formed galvanized steel profiles and sheathing panels.

Materials and methods. The designs of the samples were adopted based on the stated goal and objectives of the experimental studies and the results of the review and analysis of modern scientific, technical, regulatory, and methodological literature. The experimental samples reproducing the most common design solutions for frame-sheathing partitions used in construction practice were taken as a basis. Experimental studies included testing of frame-sheathing partitions with a frame made of cold-formed galvanized steel sections, sheathed with plasterboard panels, under the action of quasi-static alternating cyclic loads simulating seismic effects.

Results. Within the framework of this work, experimental studies of the seismic resistance of frame-sheathing partitions with a frame made of cold-formed galvanized steel sections and sheathing panels made of gypsum-based sheet materials were carried out.

Based on the results of experimental studies, destructive loads were determined, damage and failure patterns of samples were established, limiting values ​​of distortions were determined, and the nature of sample failure under alternating quasi-static loads simulating the stress-strain state of the partition arising from seismic effects was established.

Conclusions. The test results confirm the seismic resistance of the tested structures of frame-sheathing partitions. The obtained data can be used for the development and updating of regulatory and technical documents, as well as for the design and construction of frame-sheathed partitions with a steel cold-formed galvanized profile frame and sheathing panels made of gypsum-based sheet materials in seismic regions.

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